"Duke Peddow, why are you stopping me?"
Less than a minute after Zhang Chen set off toward the place he had agreed to meet Elizabeth, the Blood Energy following behind him no longer concealed itself and swiftly blocked his path.
"Please leave the Blood Realm according to the original route and do not interfere in matters concerning Gu Chen. Lord Blood Ancestor has already set out personally. He is merely a Warden; there is no need for you, Zhang Chen, to risk your own life over this."
"Duke Peddow once showed me kindness in Dujiang City, and I have always held you in considerable respect. But I believe you understand the Blood Ancestor's intentions toward me very clearly. If I had agreed back then, I likely would have vanished from this world within days.
"As for this matter, I have my own plans. I ask that you make way for me, Duke."
Once Zhang Chen learned that the Blood Ancestor's true body had already gone after Gu Chen and the others, he made his position clear. He could not waste another moment.
"I still think highly of you personally. If you agree not to interfere in this matter, I guarantee that the Blood Realm will harbor no intentions toward you. Zhang Chen, this is my final warning. I hope you weigh it carefully."
"I'm sorry. If Duke Peddow insists on blocking me, then I can only force my way through."
Zhang Chen gave a slight bow, expressing his gratitude for the care Peddow had once shown him. From this point onward, there would be no further ties between them.
"Ah, what a pity. Such a promising talent. Aside from the Blood Ancestor and another duke, my strength in the Blood Realm barely ranks third. My authority is similar to that